Slater also spoke about the news, saying that he was keen to make sure he was 100 per cent ready for the season ahead.

"While I was very close to playing this weekend, I wanted to ensure I was ready and prepared to step onto the field for an NRL match and for what is a long and rigorous season, taking this precaution is the best course of action," he said.

Melbourne Storm will take on the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs in Perth on Saturday March 10 at 6pm.

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